Paediatric Flow Coordinator

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 4/12 fixed term contract for a dynamic and committed band 4 paediatric flow coordinator to join our team in the paediatric department providing support to the nurse in charge of their allocated wards in dealing with patient flow. They will work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure that effective discharge planning and communication are maintained in order to provide a smooth, timely patient flow and discharge from hospital.

You will have experience as working with children ideally in a hospital setting. You will have a level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification such as a diploma or equivalent experience.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work the post will cover 7 days a week and will be from 09:00-21:00

For further information regarding this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Clare Jones on 01322 428889

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the ward team specifically with:

Working alongside the designated medical team to prepare EDN

Supporting correct referral pathways into CCN, CHAHT team

Liaising with community and MDT colleagues regarding follow up (Specialist nurses, Health visitor, School Nurse)

Ensuring that everything is ready the day before discharge so that the patients can be discharged smoothly the next day.

Communicating with relatives on the day of discharge to confirm they understand process and have all relevant information to facilitate safe discharge.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.

Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6700338

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Lead on facilitating discharges in a timely manner within their allocated wards

Walk frequently across all allocated wards/areas to gain predicted/actual patient discharges, negotiate patient allocation, collate infection control status/updates and any relevant patient length of stay information.

Attend their allocated wards handover to update on key issues, identifying delays in the patients pathway which may cause blocking and where necessary escalating issues to the Nurse in charge/ Ward manager.

Working with the NIC/ Ward manager, plan and create capacity, adhering to Trust Infection Prevention and Control and bed escalation policies.

In collaboration with the NIC/ Ward manager ensure identified patients are safely stepped down to discharge areas ensuring sufficient capacity within the acute treatment areas.

Work autonomously to manage a cohort of patients in the discharge area, ensuring safety and care of patients and a timely safe discharge.

Ensure patient and families voice is captured by discharge surveys and patient feedback

Ensure all ward boards are up to date with safe staffing numbers

Liaise closely with colleagues to prioritise and plan own workload, reporting to the nurse in charge.

Work closely with the Integrated Discharge Nurses in ensuring that timely referrals are made, and any delays followed up. Understand the importance of progress chasing and escalating delays in patient discharges and/or flow.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Lead on facilitating discharges in a timely manner within their allocated wards

Working with the NIC/ Ward manager, plan and create capacity, adhering to Trust Infection Prevention and Control and bed escalation policies.

In collaboration with the NIC/ Ward manager ensure identified patients are safely stepped down to discharge areas ensuring sufficient capacity within the acute treatment areas.

Work autonomously to manage a cohort of patients in the discharge area, ensuring safety and care of patients and a timely safe discharge.

Ensure patient and families voice is captured by discharge surveys and patient feedback

Ensure all ward boards are up to date with safe staffing numbers

Liaise closely with colleagues to prioritise and plan own workload, reporting to the nurse in charge.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Good basic education
Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification such as diploma or equivalent experience
Evidence of further study/development

Desirable

Customer care training.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
Experience of working with a range of professional across a number of settings
Previous administration and organisational experience
Ability to create and maintain systems from which information can be reproduced

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Good basic education
Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification such as diploma or equivalent experience
Evidence of further study/development

Desirable

Customer care training.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
Experience of working with a range of professional across a number of settings
Previous administration and organisational experience
Ability to create and maintain systems from which information can be reproduced

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.